The Final Workout!!

Today is a really sad day for me.  I will admit that I am naturally a very emotional person, I blame that on being the baby of the first bunch of kids in my family.  LOL Anyone that knows me well, knows exactally what I mean when I say that. The MOOsers did their final workout today as the MOOSers, I know that we are all going to continue on our journey and will cross each others paths often. 
I have worked out so hard this week, which is the reason that some blogs have been missed, sorry to those that may read daily.  I have been pushing myself extra hard since it is the last week, Lynn too that crazy bitch did three workouts yesterday.  THREE!!!! That is crazy, but shows her determination, and for that I am so grateful.  We all worked out so hard today but I managed to pull through and get "top performer" of the day.  This was a huge honor for me, and it was really funny when Mary was talking about the top performer and said that "this person might swear a lot" and Bill pointed to me and said "it's you it's going to be you", LOL.  After our workout, I tried really hard to not be emotional BUT well that didn't happen.  Everyone has been such a wonderful support for each other, and the Boot-campers are a huge support for me.  Giving me the push when I needed it and encouraging me along the way.  There are a few Boot-campers and former Moosers that have really helped me through out this experience so I would really like to say "thank you" to them, Lisa, Shannon, Jule, Alicia and Holly.  You have all encouraged me to push through and work through the pain and for that I will be forever grateful.
Monday is the finale and I hope that you will all be listening.  We are getting there at 6:30 so turn on the radio and listen to MOO 92.
Thanks for the support.
Enjoy!!!

The Final Countdown!!!

There comes a point when all good things must come to an end, today it was our last MOOser cardio day and even though not all could make it, we had three Boot-campers their to cheer us on.  I know that I gave it my all this morning and I am very proud of the numbers that I had on the board.  I have come a long way in these twelve weeks and I don't hesitate to share that with anyone.  We have all worked so hard, and come so far that I agree with Shannon "we are all winners", despite the outcome on Monday. 
Since I missed the workout yesterday, I also worked out tonight.  OMG, I was so tired to begin the workout, and then to see three single legged items on the board - I could have just laid on the floor and died.  One thing that I am very proud of is the fact that I did all of my push-ups on my hands - no knees.  This was a huge accomplishment for me, as I usually give in to the pain and put my damn knees down.  I also lasted the whole time with planks, we did them six times and I lasted - thought I was going to puke but made it through like a true champ.  Then there was something new on the board..... Ben brought some new shit to the table and OMFG I struggled with that BUT I did not give up, I did try really hard.  I can only say that if I see those god damn things in the morning I really might cry.  I have had an emotional week this week and was another great reason for me to go workout - let out some steam and stress.  I hope to wake up tomorrow morning rested and refreshed and ready to start the day - AT BOOT CAMP of course.  We get to train the trainer for ten minutes, for some people ten minutes doesn't seem like a long time BUT to us MOOSers we know how long ten minutes can be... so I guess we will see how that turns out.
Enjoy!!!

Three more workouts!!!

OMG I can't even believe it, really.  There was a time when I felt like "are we done yet", but now I have to face reality again and face the food challenges that I struggled with before.  I have honestly learned so many different things in these last twelve weeks, that there is no way my body would allow me to eat that shit again.  I may puke.  That would be a good thing, if I were to possibly fall off the wagon, but that is not going to happen so there will be no worries.  lol
I had to miss this mornings workout since I had to drive to Burlington for a ONE hour meeting, after sitting in traffic for 45 minutes at five corners I was glad that the meeting was two hours instead of one.  My patience has never been, um normal.  I have NONE, I can say that I am more patient now that I have two kids but still there is pretty much none.  I ended my day with a very nice walk around Newport and a few little things at home to make sure that I had done something.  Since my workout lasted an hour longer then I was expecting, I missed the noon workout with Mary @ CCV, which I am really sorry about.  I was planning on getting all of these extras in this week and it is just not going my way.
Tomorrow is the LAST Cardio day, I am looking forward to it since I want to work my ass off these few days. 
Enjoy!!!

Can I get a HELL YEAH!!

With today being the second to last cardio day, I can say that we kicked ass.  Shannon of course kept me motivated and pushed me to get as many burpees as I possibly could.  She still kicked my ass, but I about dropped dead on the floor.  Since it is the last week, I am planning on doing a few extra workouts.  Not at bootcamp, since my schedule does not work out that way, but with Mary (our Cardio Coach) well or ass kicker if you will. lol Since she teaches different classes through out the week I am able to get into a couple of them.  I of course have still been eating right and drinking water, and as we all know water drinking makes you pee more so I can say that I am exercising at work as well - since you have to go down a flight of stairs to get to the bathroom. LOL I do try to run sometimes just to make it more of a workout.
Working at a bank, which is located right NEAR TIM & DOUGS, well this is challenging.  None of my co-workers have gone for an ice cream yet this summer, I like to think that it is one way that they can support me, but I can not say this much for our VALUED customers.  THREE of them came in with an ice cream today, three, and one of them knows that I can not allow that shit right now, and maybe not ever I do not want to fall of the wagon.  So he showed support by licking that damn ice cream right in front of me - the funny thing is that it really didn't bother me as much as I thought it would.  I guess it is one of those situations that I am determined to push myself through this change and I just don't want the damn ice cream.
Oh well, I guess that is pretty much it for now.
Enjoy!!!

The last Monday!

Today was the last Monday of MOOsers' Boot-camp, it is a biter sweet feeling knowing that the end is near.  I will be happy when this experience is done, but sad at the same time.  I have missed getting up with my kids in the mornings - since this was always our snuggle time, but feel as though I have accomplished so much as well.  I know that each of us has sacrificed "something" by doing the Biggest MOOser's but I also feel that we have gained so much.  Today's workout was killer, and at times I struggled.  You know this is the last week, our last chance to win big and loose lots.  It sucks to feel like I struggled, but I also know how much "stress" I have been under as well.  All I can say is everyday that I can workout this week I will be treating like it is the "LAST CHANCE" because I am in it to win and and so is my partner.  Lynn is just awesome, she did the workout this morning and then did Zumba at noon.  I was suppose to do another workout tonight, but after speaking with my husband and hearing about the different things that were going on here at home - Home was where I was needed, I can workout at home too, I just feel like with someone pushing me I push harder.  I plan on making some extra workouts this week, it just was not in the cards for today. 
Enjoy!!!

Just one week left!!

So I totally did not blog yesterday??? What was I thinking? Anyways, today was kick ass, hard core I can't even move I'm so sore.  LOL That rhymed, just in case you hadn't noticed.  So, I have completed the Warp Speed diet and now I am back to making sure that the meals I eat are supportive.  I can say that I have done well so far and look forward to keeping it up.  The diet, though sometimes challenging, was not that bad.  There are a few days where "next time" I would have to go through and really prepare it a little differently but overall, it was just a lot of foods that either I am not used to eating or you know chicken.  I remember at the beginning of this twelve week program how I really did not know how I would make it without KETCHUP, really I eat ketchup on everything but one accomplishment is that I have not eaten any of this ketchup in eleven weeks.  I went from eating it everyday to not at all, and I have done really well with that.  Just another reason to brag I guess, I have so been bragging to everyone about my New pants.  Really, I am so proud of my accomplishments that I want to share.  I do not expect everyone to want to hear about my accomplishments, but all I can say is too bad. LOL When my twelve weeks are over, I know that I will not brag as much because I will be working to keep my new figure, I do not expect everyone to say "Wow, Andrea that is awesome" I just want people to know.  Customers at the bank are always asking how I am doing with the boot camp and I tell them honestly, I also have told them the food I have been eating lately and some of them are completely grossed out. It is really funny to see their reactions, I think that is why I tell them.  Anyways, tomorrow is the last day of week 11 and I know that all of us MOOsers will be pushing it extra hard this week.  Good Luck everyone, I hope that no matter who wins we can all continue to support each other with gaining more results.
Enjoy!!!

Size 12

When I began this competition I was a size 18, for any woman out there that has been that size you realize that it is not a size 22 but you also know how hard it is to find the cute clothes at the store.  I always felt that I was wearing clothing that was too "old" for me, because that is what fit.  Yesterday, I went to Old Navy to buy a new pair of pants for a job interview and I was daring and tried the size 12 and I seriously almost cried.  I can honestly say that this was one moment that I was truly proud of myself.  I have only had a few moments in my life that I can say that I was proud of myself and so I took a picture of myself in the mirror and sent it to one of my bestest friends.  I needed to share the moment with someone that has encouraged me to keep this up, and that I knew would be so proud of me.  As I left the dressing room, I had a feeling of pure happiness, I had reached the goal that I had set for myself for the twelve week mark and I am so excited to push it further.  I need to show myself that with working hard and pushing through I can truly be the woman that I want.  I was so proud of myself for buying the size 12's that I could have bought more, but I talked myself out of doing that because MY TWELVE WEEKS are not done yet and I am not going to settle.  I have a wonderful support group and I can't thank my people enough for assisting me with this, I have been truly blessed and I will be forever grateful to the people that have helped me through this.  I have had the hardest eleven weeks, missing my kids - having them grab my legs and cry "don't go mommy" I have had tears and been through an emotional roller coaster but this is truly a life changing opportunity and has been one of the best experiences of my life. 
Enjoy!!!

Missin Cardio

So since I had a meeting in Burlington, I missed out on today's Cardio.  Well, lets be honest - I didn't miss it but you know it is helping me reach my goals so I am not complaining.  Lynn also missed today, she woke up this morning and was not feeling well at all, so she stayed home.  I went to my meeting, knowing full well before I left here this morning that it was going to be a challenge.  You see, when I go to these meetings they ALWAYS feed us lunch - and it is not ever anything that is on my diet plan, so today I was really excited that they did not get us pizza.  They do that sometimes, and it sucks because that pizza smells soooo yummy but I would have had to say no thanks.  They brought in sandwiches and wraps, which is still not on the diet but MUCH better for you then the pizza, so for that I was grateful.  You see, Lynn's household is sick, but so is my daughter and since she woke up at 2:00 am with an upset belly, and then made her way into my bed with me at 5:00 because daddy was a sleep on the couch.  I did not roll out of bed until 6:30 and had not a bit of extra time before leaving my house at 7:00.  Since Mia is sick, she stayed home with daddy so I had to bring Landyn to daycare and did a dump and run (as we call it) and got right on the road.  So basically, LIFE HAPPENED to me today and I was so not prepared.  I did have a wrap at lunch, and I will confess that they had the most amazing looking chocolate chip cookies I ever saw, I was foaming at the mouth because I wanted one sooooo damn bad...... HOWEVER when I got to the box where the cookies were those chocolate chip ones were all gone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  UNFORTUNATELY they had other kinds.  I ATE A COOKIE and I still feel like shit, emotionally I feel like shit, my belly feels like SHIT and god I know I can't take it back but I really want everyone to know I FEEL LIKE SHIT.  The first person that I called when I left my meeting was LYNN, to be honest with her about what I had done.  She was not mad, she was very understanding which was good for me - but then I felt bad about all of those times I called her when I knew that she had company just to make sure that she was not taking any part in the shitty eating.  God the guilt could kill me, this is bad..
I have to end on that note, because I want to make sure that I get a workout in before I go to bed. 
Enjoy!!!

Week 11 begins

As week 11 begins, I think all of us MOOsers realize it is crunch time.  We all pushed through today's workout, and kicked ass.  Ben thought that I was worthy of the boot-camper of the day reward.  I did too.... I pushed myself today and when I thought I couldn't do anymore of the 3 second hold push ups, I was telling myself (out loud) get up Andrea, fucken get up.  Then I opened my eyes, and Ben was standing right there.... I wonder if he heard me.  He then pushed me and helped me get through the last of them.  It was really funny when I had to jump up on the platform thing.  Looking from a distance, I thought that it would be easy, but when it came right down to it OMFG mentally it was scary.  I pushed through, and made it, but I was so scared.  I really had to make myself jump each time, and collect my self before I did.  Weird.... oh well, I made it and it wasn't a milk crate so for that I am grateful.
Warp Speed is done for me on Thursday, and then I will be making sure to keep up with my calories and water without having it written down. LOL Wish me luck on that one. 
Enjoy!!!

Just about dead!!!

With starting today's workout I was seriously still sore from the week, so all I can say for today is that I am just about dead.  I am glad that I pushed so hard today and feel like that may be why I am not as sore as yesterday, but I am so tired today. 
I had a great workout and finisher today, gave it my all and pushed through A LOT OF PAIN.  Never gave up, and seriously during the finisher when we did burpees and squats I would lie to myself and think I was having fun to make it through.  LOL It must have worked because I pushed through like a champ, but laid on the floor when I was done to die - unfortunately I did not die I got up and drove my ass to work.  At work I used my brain which has now completely exhausted my entire body so I am thinking NAP TIME.  But, I am deciding to blog because I have remembered to do that now, and later I will be crying as my daughter gets her hair cut.  This is a long story but another reason for complete exhaustion for today. 
Enjoy!!!

Am I dying???

I don't know what has caused the big pain in my ass and thighs this week, because we have done so much with using those muscles.  GOSH DANG, I am in some pain today.  I think my co-worker Michelle was probably really sick of hearing about how badly my ass hurt today.  Don't really know though cause she didn't complain, she just giggled when I would say it.  I, however, didn't think it was funny.  I will say that I did have some really nice compliments today, being on the drive thru where I work people can not see your whole body, but damn I thought that it was so funny how many people noticed my hair was permed. LOL It has seriously been permed for quite some time now, longer then the time I have been at bootcamp.  In all honesty, today my hair was just a little crazy and sorta poofy so maybe it just stood out to them.  I did get some really nice words of encouragement from the customers and even one of them said that since I was making this change in my life, he has started to work out at IROC because I have motivated him.  Really that was one of the nicest things, that is one of the things I was hoping to accomplish with doing the MOOSers, motivating others to make life changing decisions.  This made my day.  So thank you to all of the followers that help to encourage myself and others around you to make themselves Happy and Healthy. 
I only have a few more days of the Warp Speed diet, and can see changes since I have started that.  I can say that I have not always enjoyed the meals, but it is great to not feel like I need to eat the same food all of the time - just because I know that it is safe.  So for that I thank this diet, changing it up a bit. 
Anyways, that is just about it for today, so I will catch you all up tomorrow.
Enjoy!!!

Holy Shit Again!!!

I am soooo exhausted from this mornings workout.  But I feel so good, weird I know but damn I can't wait for my body to adjust to the new way of doing things.. I love that we change it up, I just wish that my body understood that it was to benefit it, damn body - it has a mind of it's own sometimes.  But like Mary said, you tell your body "yes" even when it is saying "no".  Well, my body was screaming "NO" to me but I just about fell on the floor showing it who was the boss.  LOL And I am not kidding, I really almost fell, but managed to stay on my feet.  Water for some reason has been my downfall lately, I really don't know why, I was doing so well with it.  But when I have been at work lately, I just have not been making the time to walk out back and get water.  What the hell is wrong with me, I make the time to get up and eat before a workout, I make the time to get my ass kicked six days a week, I make the time for Met. Makeover class, and Zumba and my family - but I can't walk my ass out back and get some damn water???? I don't know the more I sit here and think about it, I am just getting mad at the lazy choice that I make.  What ever - I can't dwell on that, I will try harder because I have no choice, it's not like my water bottle will magically fill up when I take the last sip. 
Okay, enough about that.  Today's workout was killer - these days of 30:20 are hard core.  We did Battleropes, Kneel to Stands, Switch Jumps (lunges - kind of) and shuffle burpees.  OMG First of all, when you see this things written on the board, it is not too intimidating but when you start to think about it and your like "DUDE, I am doing that for 30 seconds and then really like no break" I get scared.  But I do tell myself - "it's not that bad" so that I don't like freak out.  I felt the burn today, and I made my legs do what I wanted them to do.  Thanks to Shannon and Mary for pushing me that extra 30 seconds today, I needed to be pushed so that I could beat a number.  With their help and Lynn and Laurie cheering me on, I DID IT.  I went from 16 Kneel to Stands up to 19 Baby.  That is just kick ass. 
Enjoy!!!

LMAO A MUST READ!!!

Just for the record, what I am about to say it a true story.
Yesterday one of the MOOsers asked if anyone else was experiencing issues with going number two.  The diet we are on can make you have some issues.  So since that was discussed yesterday, it was brought up again today.  During our warm up we were talking about "poop" and who is having troubles with that area? LOL Now we are all adults so this conversation was of course completely professional..... Yeah right, we got to talking about how butts are sore from being constipated and how for others it went the other way.  LOL I just love it, Ben moved down to the other end of the room where the conversation must have been boring... lol Anyways, I felt that this was BLOG worthy and that no one else would blog about it, so here it is.  At our workouts we talk about POOP, and well other things too but today that is what I will think about and share. 
The workout today, yeah that kicked ass.  I felt that I did really well today, and Lynn too.  We had a man in our group today, so of course I was not slacking, I did not want to look like a wimp.  I think Ben did that on purpose, that pushes me.  And of course Ben will say that he didn't but I don't think I will believe him, now if I had heard Eye of the Tiger I would have been like what the hell, now I got to kick ass.  I feel that today I pushed and even though JOEL DID NOT come with me, I pushed like I would have if he did.  WIMP!!! He doesn't read my blogs so if he confronts me on this calling him a wimp, I will have to wonder who told him. LOL
Just kidding, I would tell him to his face.
Enjoy!!!

Drink MORE WATER!!!

So today I have finally gotten back on track with drinking enough water.  I just hope to keep it up, I have been struggling with this lately.  Sad, but true.  With our cardio days being 8 rounds and shorter rest, we really need to be stepping it up.  For some reason, I REALLY SUCKED today.  I don't know why I had that pain in my side, but damn it I was pissed at myself for not just pushing through.  I will have to make up for it tomorrow.  I feel as though there is always something that holds me back, and I really hate that feeling.  Sometimes I can honestly talk myself out of it and others I let that feeling defeat me.  I only have like two and a half weeks left, it is really time to not let that shit get to me.  With that said, I just want to let you all know that I appreciate your words of encouragement and I hope that we will make you proud. 
Tomorrow is the day that Joel should go with me..... but I guess we will see in the morning.  My guess is "no" but he could surprise me.  That would be nice.
Enjoy!!!

And SO Week 10 Begins!!

Here it is Monday night, and the first day of week ten.  Damn, today just about killed me.  You know when you look at the board hoping and praying for an easy day that, that you are probably doomed.  That was me today, DOOMED.  I made it through, and really today there were moments that I thought I wouldn't make it.  The step-ups with weights, I really thought I was going to fall over.  What the hell was going on?? Anyways, that is about enough of the shitty part today like every other day Lynn kicked ass.  Seriously, we were doing the same workout - but if you watched us you would have been thinking "what the hell is Andrea doing?" Lynn pushed through and I really think she was the first person done.  She kicked ass, every time I looked at her I was wondering where the hell my energy was? She was always like two exercises in front of me.  OMG she just killed it today, and that is awesome.  The funniest part was when we got done the list, we had to do more exercises for the time that was left.  For the last minute I did a plank, I HATE planks, but have decided that I hate my Mia and Landyn leftovers even more.  The plank can help me with that area. LOL I guess I shouldn't have done that because then right after we did planks as a group.  What was I thinking???? Ben also had us do wall squats, and was ever so polite to hand me a weight.  THANKS BEN, I really wanted the weight but didn't want to look like a show off.  LOL I am so just kidding. 
Well, Joel has said that he really might come with me this week..... I guess we will have to wait and see. 
Enjoy!!!

Nine Down THREE TO GO!!!!

It is officially the end of week nine, and we only have three weeks left.  It is hard to believe but these have been the fastest nine weeks ever... Lynn and I showed up to our workout this morning wearing our TEAM MACHADO BROCHU shirts that I ordered.  LOL I am just a little corny like that, I would say that it is because I am a mother of two young kids, but that would be a lie - I am always like that. LOL  Since this week started out shitty for me, I will say that I felt I ended on a high note.  Stepping it up, using heavier weights and pushing through.  I did find that while I was choosing the heavier weights the squat press was sooooo hard.  I had originally picked 25 pound dumb-bells but the second time I did it I used two 20 pounders, I do not look at that as having been defeated, I realized that I could NOT even lift them up the second time so you know in order to get a workout in I had to make some changes. 
Lynn was with me this morning, still in a lot of pain but in all honesty I don't know of any other woman that would have pushed through like she did.  I can not even believe the amount of pain she was in and still giving it her all.  She ROCKS.  
Today is day 17 on the Warp Speed diet, I have just sent Joel to the store to pick up some things that I need for next week.  I made him a VERY SPECIFIC list, we will see how he does.  I did not feel up to venturing out to the PRICE CHOPPER so I have left my fate in his hands. Please let him get everything on the list with no substitutions.  I have noticed some change in myself being on this diet, but I will say that there are so many things that I do miss.  I will not say that I will never do Warp Speed again, I think that I am happier being 90% good instead of 100%.  I don't know, I think it is because I don't have the option to have a cheat meal.  Sounds weird but hey at least I am honest.  By having the option, I am able to make the better choice without having to think about it.
Oh well, that seems to be about it for today.
Enjoy!!!

Week 9 out of the way

With one more workout to complete week nine, it is just about done.  It has been one hell of a week for me, but I am going to end it on a good note.  I have been pushing myself, but still felt as though I was holding back.  Today, Lynn would have called me a machine - well at least on the ropes.  Ben had us doing some pretty "freaky" shit, and it hurt like hell, but I kicked ass on the ropes today.  Unfortunately, it's Friday so I do leave early to attend weekly meetings for work - with that said I did miss out on the Kettlebell swings and rows, and well lets face it what ever little gift Ben gave at the end.  You know the "finisher", lol.  I don't know if there was one, but all I can say is that there most likely was and I am sure that there were some Burpees in the mix - as there always is.
Lynn was not able to attend today, but she will return tomorrow.  She called me this morning to let me know and I said "good thing you called, I probably would have trash talked you at the workout".  I probably would have, you know "tough love". 
Ben did an update on MOO today, and I always find it wonderful to hear how he feels we are doing.  It is great to hear that he thinks we are doing well, and for me it gives me a big push to push myself harder.  We don't have a lot of time left with this, and there is no room for slack assing.  We all work hard, and honestly we all show determination.  It is going to be hard work, but my goal is to kick ass everyday until the end - and well lets face it even longer.
During the beginning of our Metabolism Make over we have to set goals for ourselves, I look at these goals often as a reminder of what I want to accomplish during this twelve weeks and all I can say is MAN do I have determination.  There are a couple of things that I won't know until the end if I have actually met the goal I set or not but as far as where I wanted to be with weight selections I am right on target.  As far as the pant size that I wanted to be by this time, I am smaller then I was expecting.  This is honestly a great feeling and a wonderful achievement for me, and yeah if you want you can take it as bragging.  I will admit that since I have lost inches in my thighs, I am able to wear smaller pants the I was expecting I always thought that the problem was my gut, but as it turns out my big ass thighs were a BIG part of the problem - who knew? LOL I do not know what the goals Lynn had for herself are - so I can't tell you where she is at and how much further she needs to go, but I will say this...... Lynn has done an amazing job, she has given it her all and is so dedicated to this program.  She is an amazing person, she is a mother, wife, student, and full time worker and she has managed to make this a priority for herself.  She deserves the recognition for that.  She is one of the most amazing people that I know, and for that I have been truly blessed. 
Next week - BRING A FRIEND - any takers???
Enjoy!!!

Cardio Changes

Today, Mary and Ben changed our cardio day a little bit.  We now do 30:20, which means 30 seconds of work and a 20 second break, and we now get to do eight rounds.  Lets just say that I was not completely ready for this, I pushed through and ended up a little dizzy so I went to get fresh air for a minute.  Damn it, that just pissed me off.  I came back in determined to finish it up and finish strong. 
I am excited to hear what Ben has to say for an update on Friday - I am hoping that he will say good things, but I guess we will see. 
Not much to add for today, just that we all worked hard and pushed ourselves through the workout.  Everyone kicked ass.
Enjoy!!!

Mia Stinks

So Miss Mia joined us at boot camp today.  At one point Lynn asked me "is that you?" and then I could smell it, I looked at Mia and said did you fart?  LOL She said yes, I did.  My god, she was so stinky.  That was my motivation today, the faster we got done the faster we could get away from Mia.  LMAO Mia has been told that she can not come with mommy to work out anymore, since she always needs to go to the bathroom and distract me.  Not a great idea.  I can't even believe that this smell could come from my little girl. 
Now about the workout... It was a killer day today.  Lynn of course was my partner, just incase you didn't know that.  We did work out hard, and of course we did the roll the dice - when you get a three it is Ben's choice, this is never a good thing but we managed to roll threes like each time.  OMG that sucked.  Anyways, it was a great workout and I do feel that I gave 100% it would have been 110% if I didn't have to take Mia to the potty a couple of times.
Enjoy!!!

Back in Action

So today I was back in action, well almost.  Since I now fear the whole passing out situation, I did work out but felt that I did hold myself back today.  I did have Mary pushing me along and Lynn kicking my ass so I tried to not slack too much.  Of course Mary was there telling me that I didn't have the highest number, so that did push me a little more.  I can't even tell you how I ended up this morning but I can tell you that I tried.  I did not give up and I pushed through all six rounds, and today I ate much better than yesterday.  I felt so sick all day yesterday, and I am hoping that with another good night of sleep tomorrow I will be giving it 110%.  Well, lets just be honest, I AM GOING TO GIVE 110% regardless of what happens.  We don't have a lot of time left, so there will be NO slacking.  It is crunch time, baby and time for Lynn and I to show everyone what we are made of.  I will not settle for second, third or fourth place.  I will push myself and Lynn as hard as we can go.  We will fight until the end, so everyone just needs to push us and fight with us.  Everyone has been so supportive these last eight plus weeks, we just need a little more. 
Thanks for all of the support!!!
Enjoy!!!